The meaning of “פָּנָה”
Understanding pânâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, go away, lie, look, mark, pass away,...
פָּנָה
appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, go away, lie, look, mark, pass away, prepare, regard, (have) respect (to), (re-) turn (aside, away, back, face, self), [idiom] right (early). - to turn - by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc. 1) to turn 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn toward or from or away 1a2) to turn and do 1a3) to turn, decline (of day) 1a4) to turn toward, approach (of evening) 1a5) to turn and look, look, look back or at or after or for 1b) (Piel) to turn away, put out of the way, make clear, clear away 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to turn 1c2) to make a turn, show signs of turning, turn back 1d) (Hophal) to be turned back
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:49 | “And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.” Word: פָּנָה (pânâh) | |
| Joshua 15:2 | “And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looketh southward:” Word: פָּנָה (pânâh) | |
| 2 Kings 13:23 | “And the Lord was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet.” Word: פָּנָה (pânâh) | |
| Ecclesiastes 2:12 | “And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done.” Word: פָּנָה (pânâh) | |
| Hosea 3:1 | “Then said the Lord unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the Lord toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine.” Word: פָּנָה (pânâh) |
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